Author Topic: Art Bell (Read 119918 times)

morphiaflow · « **Reply #300 on:** July 24, 2011, 07:00:26 AM »

Art announced it on his facebook page. (Yes, it IS really his facebook page...just don't even go there, it's been verified.)

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001143852663

Scroll down to July 20 at 5:17am. A few posts above that he posted a picture of his daughter in front of their house.

Art's back in the USA. Don't doubt it. It has happened.

And there was much rejoicing.

M Knight · « **Reply #301 on:** July 24, 2011, 03:52:35 PM »

Quote from: anagrammy on July 23, 2011, 01:10:50 AM

I can't imagine Art would leave the Philippines only because condo association #124 would not allow him to put up a ham antenna. He could always just buy a home and throw up his antenna somewhere nearby. It may be a last straw situation. He has had it. He struggled for months with the equipment in Manila, which forced him to use Premiere screeners (and dumbed down the show). Then after plenty of $$ spent, he still couldn't make it dependable due to ? , weather, humidity, who knows? So he decides instead he'll just enjoy his radio hobby with the ham.

To have that go south for him is just too much. You can't take that much radio out of Art and still have a live, kicking man. Art has always been one to leap when he's had enough.

The other aspect is climate change. Remember Art wrote the Super Storm book and he's living right on the edge of the Ring of Fire....in the path of typhoons...all ready for 2012? It's one thing to look at Ramona and say, "Baby, lets ride it out..." and quite another to look into the eyes of a five year old and wonder if she'll survive.

Nevada is much safer than the Philippines. PLUS, Art has to be appreciating the fact that he's a legend here and he's just another rich American there. Which might feel pretty good at this point.

I'm just glad his eye is once again on the velvet Nevada night.

ANagrammy

All our spirits would be raised if we found out that Art was returning to the airwaves live. One dreary night, as we once again seek out intellectual insult by tuning in to George Noory, we all might unexpectedly hear that gravelly voice of the desert night once again ask "Wanna take a ride?".

NefariousBanana · « **Reply #302 on:** July 27, 2011, 09:03:25 PM »

Just out of curiosity, what does everyone here think about the situation between Art and his sons Vincent and Art Jr.? I know this might get me b&, but still.

anagrammy · « **Reply #303 on:** July 27, 2011, 10:06:35 PM »

It's perfectly obvious that Art has a history of putting family last. There is always hope that an asshole can wake up to what's important in life and make changes. I'm a perfect example of that.

I am hoping that Art's love of Asia has awakened in him a desire to try to repair his relationships with his other children. They might not accept it, but it's never too late to try. Families are not disposable, children do not come on a perforated roll with one being thrown away while you get another one.

That being said, I admire Art as a consummate radio host. I wish him happiness in his personal life and the opportunity to ease the regrets all of us parents have.

Anagrammy

Scully · « **Reply #304 on:** July 27, 2011, 10:24:39 PM »

I have to plead ignorance to what Art's relationship with his older children is. Aren't there 3 of them, and can someone report here their current status in Art's life? Are there granchildren, maybe even great-grandchildren by now?

Art's personal life has no bearing on his ability to entertain, nor has he lied to the public in any substantial way, so far as I know. Still it's interesting to speculate since we never hear anything on the subject.

Please do tell if you have information. Anybody?

NefariousBanana · « **Reply #305 on:** July 27, 2011, 10:51:03 PM »

This, I guess....

http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/news-and-opinion/lost_in_space-38428459.html

Scully · « **Reply #306 on:** July 27, 2011, 11:52:00 PM »

Quote from: NefariousBanana on July 27, 2011, 10:51:03 PM

This, I guess....

http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/news-and-opinion/lost_in_space-38428459.html

Interesting article, Nefarious, all 4 pages of it. Only slightly dated -- being written, I believe, in 2007.

I followed it up by reading quite a bit of Art's Wikipedia page, a saga to rival "War and Peace" in length if not in substance. According to Wiki, Art has had 5 wives and 5 children. I dunno about all that, especially since 2 of his sons are listed as also being named Arthur. But then, who knows?

Onan, for whom I have great respect, has stated here on Coastgab that he believes Art to be more pragmatic than impulsive, so maybe Art was just being practical when he decided to start from scratch again and again and again and ...

NefariousBanana · « **Reply #307 on:** July 28, 2011, 04:55:06 PM »

When it comes to retirements, he is the Brett Favre/Michael Jordan of radio.

Tara · « **Reply #308 on:** July 28, 2011, 05:34:57 PM »

Quote from: Scully on July 27, 2011, 10:24:39 PM

I have to plead ignorance to what Art's relationship with his older children is. Aren't there 3 of them, and can someone report here their current status in Art's life? Are there granchildren, maybe even great-grandchildren by now?

Please do tell if you have information. Anybody?

Art never mentioned all of his many children when he was on the air. Wikipedia lists his five wives and apparently five children. When I first started listening to Art he was married to his beloved Ramona. They had no children, but I bet she was the love of his life. There is no way that the current Airyn could come close to Ramona in his affection. Art did mention a son, Art IV, that he had with his wife (apparently the only Caucasian) just prior to Ramona. Poor Art IV has had a very, very, unfortunate life. Art mentioned that his son was raped by a school teacher when he was about 16 or 17. This son later suffered from mental illness and was institutionalized for at least a while. I once saw on the internet that the boy's mother (Art's ex-wife) was given power of attorney over him. Evidently, Art IV, who now must be close to 30, is not competent to handle his own affairs.
Art never mentioned his first two wives and the children he had with them. Evidently, when they were very small, Art just up and left and never supported them. I think he mentions his latest daughter Asia (with wife Airyn) so much because he wants to make up for the total neglect of at least two of his children.
That's fine, but he now has the means to make some amends. Hope that he has it in his heart to make amends. Check Wiki on Art Bell.

From Somewhere Out There · « **Reply #309 on:** July 28, 2011, 05:49:58 PM »

Art has made more friends in the last hour on Facebook than Noory has made in the last ten years on C2C. Noory knows that he is hated. I wonder how he manages to continue knowing that he is a poor substitute for a radio hall of famer.

morphiaflow · « **Reply #310 on:** July 28, 2011, 08:50:23 PM »

Quote from: Tara on July 28, 2011, 05:34:57 PM

He now has the means to make some amends. Hope that he has it in his heart to make amends.

How do we know that he hasn't? Whatever my personal feelings on it the behavior itself, it doesn't lessen my respect and appreciation for what the man has accomplished and who he is NOW. And while I personally hope he HAS reached out to his other children--at the very least offered them some kind of support if they need it--it's really none of my, or our, business, is it?

Harmness · « **Reply #311 on:** July 28, 2011, 09:15:22 PM »

Shit, no, it ain't.

Tara · « **Reply #312 on:** July 28, 2011, 09:18:16 PM »

Karma's a bitch.

Art Crow · « **Reply #313 on:** July 28, 2011, 09:40:15 PM »

Quote from: NefariousBanana on July 28, 2011, 04:55:06 PM

When it comes to retirements, he is the Brett Favre/Michael Jordan of radio.

jazmunda · « **Reply #314 on:** July 31, 2011, 03:01:30 AM »

^ He also retired in 2007.

Art Crow · « **Reply #315 on:** July 31, 2011, 03:14:33 AM »

^ You're absolutely right. July 1.

We need an official timeline.

anagrammy · « **Reply #316 on:** July 31, 2011, 03:17:09 PM »

Quote from: Art on July 31, 2011, 03:14:33 AM

^ You're absolutely right. July 1.

We need an official timeline.

I'm retired. Before I retired, I tried to retire. Retirement is like sex--failed attempts don't count. I could care less whether Art's "retired" every other day since the end of the Korean War. What I care about is that he's there live when I turn on the radio dial. 'Cause if I hear Art's voice, I will get up and make tea. If I hear Noory's voice, I download an audio book.

It's that simple.

Anagrammy

Art Crow · « **Reply #317 on:** July 31, 2011, 04:40:20 PM »

1978 - West Coast AM begins on KDWN, Art broadcasts from Las Vegas
1988 - West Coast AM renamed Coast to Coast, Art begins broadcasting from Pahrump
1992 - John Lear and Bob Lazar interviewed on December 12, opening up the era of weird topics
1993 - Area 2000 begins, on Sundays, with reports from Knapp and Howe
1994 - Area 2000 renamed Dreamland
1996 - Hale-Bopp coverage begins in November
1998 - Art announces immediate retirement on October 13, returns 2 weeks later
1999 - Dreamland is now hosted by Whitley Strieber
2000 - Art retires in April
2001 - Art returns in February, founds KNYE, which goes on the air November 19
2002 - Art retires on December 31, sells copies of artbell.com
2003 - Art returns in September, to host Saturdays & Sundays
2005 - Art starts "semi-retirement," hosting two Sundays a month
2006 - Art resumes hosting every Sunday, in January
2007 - Art retires on July 1
2008 - Art sells KNYE on May 29
2010 - Art hosts his last program on October 31

anagrammy · « **Reply #318 on:** July 31, 2011, 05:01:02 PM »

Awesome, Art- but why is Hale-Bopp in there?

Ana

Art Crow · « **Reply #319 on:** July 31, 2011, 06:52:18 PM »

Quote from: anagrammy on July 31, 2011, 05:01:02 PM

Awesome, Art- but why is Hale-Bopp in there?

http://www.coastgab.com/index.php?topic=2266.0

It was important to his career. I want to add the beginning of topics like Y2K and the quickening, but I don't have dates.

Harmness · « **Reply #320 on:** August 01, 2011, 04:27:07 PM »

Quote from: anagrammy on July 31, 2011, 03:17:09 PM

Retirement is like sex--failed attempts don't count.

Anagrammy

Son of a bitch! Anyone know how to erase notches from a headboard?

Jethro · « **Reply #321 on:** August 06, 2011, 07:49:19 PM »

Until I found this board I didn't know much about Art's personal life. I have listened to him long enough to remember him mentioning his son once just prior to his two week retirement in the late 90's. Yes, he has accomplished much in his life, but there is no excuse for neglecting your children, in any way, EVER !!!
As far as his reconnecting with them in his life now, would be a good idea , even if it is only trying.
As someone else posted, it's really none of my business.

It strikes home with me because my wife has an uncle that is quite parallel to Art's, as far as his personal life goes and it's quite sad. He has children all over and most he wouldn't send 20 bucks to put a fire on one of them out if they needed it. He is married to an Asian and may be kin to Art's wife. you never know. He is quite well off and could probably could do a better job at c2cam than George. He can talk about any subject and can drone on for hours on the phone without taking a breath. He is entertaining. Anyway, that's my opinion for what it's worth. (cha ching....two cents)

Treading Water · « **Reply #322 on:** August 06, 2011, 11:48:40 PM »

Quote from: Harmness on August 01, 2011, 04:27:07 PM

Son of a bitch! Anyone know how to erase notches from a headboard?

Wood putty!

kingdomofsigh · « **Reply #323 on:** August 07, 2011, 07:44:00 PM »

As I'm still replenishing from my misplaced enthusiasm given to "Arthur Bell III's" fake Facebook profile a few months back, I haven't tried friending "real Art" yet...

Any updates with Art and his potential hosting schemes?

11angeleyes11 · « **Reply #324 on:** August 07, 2011, 08:35:10 PM »

Quote from: kingdomofsigh on August 07, 2011, 07:44:00 PM

As I'm still replenishing from my misplaced enthusiasm given to "Arthur Bell III's" fake Facebook profile a few months back, I haven't tried friending "real Art" yet...

Any updates with Art and his potential hosting schemes?

Atta an Avatar!!!!!!!!

kingdomofsigh · « **Reply #325 on:** August 07, 2011, 10:08:46 PM »

Quote from: 11angeleyes11 on August 07, 2011, 08:35:10 PM

Atta an Avatar!!!!!!!!

"What do you expect? You put your fucking name on every other piece of shit that comes down the pike!" - Larry Sanders


The Larry Sanders Show - 2x06 - The Hankerciser 200

fabucat · « **Reply #326 on:** August 11, 2011, 05:26:09 PM »

Hi guys! Just thought that I'd stop by & say hi! Glad I did because I got the great news about Art. Art's history is interesting but won't dampen my appreciation for his talent. I'm glad that he finally got the hang of parenthood, however:)

Once again thanks for keeping this great site alive & for giving me the great news.

onan · « **Reply #327 on:** August 11, 2011, 07:12:55 PM »

Quote from: fabucat on August 11, 2011, 05:26:09 PM

Once again thanks for keeping this great site alive & for giving me the great news.

Take your shoes off. Sit a spell. Quit bein a stranger.

SomeVelvetMorning · « **Reply #328 on:** August 11, 2011, 11:58:29 PM »

Someone may have already posted this but there is a link to tha HAM channel that Art uses when in Parumph: http://www.smeter.net/pahrump/audio.php
I heard him on it years ago and I do not know if he gets on it these days. I had forgotten about the link but someone at FF posted it. I will listen for a while and see if Art shows up.

Scully · « **Reply #329 on:** August 12, 2011, 12:41:33 AM »

Quote from: SomeVelvetMorning on August 11, 2011, 11:58:29 PM

Someone may have already posted this but there is a link to tha HAM channel that Art uses when in Parumph: http://www.smeter.net/pahrump/audio.php
I heard him on it years ago and I do not know if he gets on it these days. I had forgotten about the link but someone at FF posted it. I will listen for a while and see if Art shows up.

Thanks, Velvet. I think I saw the same thing you did, wrote myself a note to check out that site, then lost the note. lol.

Let us know if you hear Art. I'll bet there will be a huge influx of listeners if you do.

Poll

Should Art Bell do a new show that will go head to head with george noory?

Author Topic: Art Bell (Read 119918 times)

M Knight